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Quick and Easy Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas
Planning a big nonprofit fundraising event for your organization can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of quick and easy fundraising events your nonprofit can host that don’t require you to do a bunch of groundwork. Many of them don’t even need a venue, making it easy for you to create a fundraiser that’s perfect for your cause without all the stress. Here are 11 quick and easy nonprofit fundraising events that your donors will love!
BEFORE you hire an event planner, the free checklist you need
Hiring the right event management team or planner is a big decision for any nonprofit. We’ve created a free checklist to help assist in finding the right fit for your events.
flodesk vs mailchimp: an honest review on why we switched email marketing platforms
Mailchimp vs. FloDesk: An Honest Review on Email Marketing Software — Learn Why We Made The Switch!
FREE peer-to-peer campaign success toolkit
The Peer-to-Peer Event Success Toolkit contains everything you need to plan, host, and wrap up a successful peer-to-peer event, whether it’s virtual, hybrid, or in person! You'll get…
JOIN US on May 17th to learn 5 steps to optimize & sell out your large scale fundraising events
Engaging events can be a great opportunity for your nonprofit to raise additional funds and increase awareness of your cause. Great fundraising events take a lot of resources, hours, and staff to be successful!
On Tuesday, May 17 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT, Leila Adnani, from Philanthropy United will share how you can sell out your next events and take it to the next level!
You'll learn…
FREE event announcement and promotion templates
You’ve planned an event you know your audience will love, but how do you get the word out? By promoting your event with well-timed announcements and a promotion strategy!
These templates will save time and help you announce, promote, and evaluate your event so you can take attendance and success to the next level. You'll get templates for:
>> Event save-the-dates
>> Announcing registration is open
>> Event sneak previews
>> Participant sharing and fundraising
>> Post-event surveys
three FREE post event email templates you need, now.
The number one thing nonprofits forget to do AFTER an event is simple: saying thank you. Which is why we’ve simplified the process by creating easy to customize templates that you can plug and play BUT before you rush to grab em, make sure you follow the timing outlined below.
practical steps to setting up a nonprofit that flourishes
Starting a nonprofit might be the most rewarding thing you could ever do. It allows you to connect with community members, help people in need, and think beyond yourself in countless ways. However, it also requires an extraordinary amount of hard work, attention to detail, and patience. If you’re still ready to roll with your nonprofit plans, use these tips from Philanthropy United to start strong!